Zwierzęta biorą udział w specjalnym nabożeństwie w katedrze w Ely
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Ely Cathedral played host to creatures great and small on Sunday (22September2024) at their annual animal service.
Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and even a miniature pony and a donkey in attendance.
While dogs far outnumbered other animals, a few placid cats, rabbits, hamsters, and gerbils joined the congregation for the unique event celebrating animals of all kinds.
Arguably the star of the service though was Black, a 22-year-old miniature Shetland pony, who travelled from Buckinghamshire with his eight-year-old owner, Primrose, and her family.
Marley, the cathedral's honorary donkey, also made a guest appearance.
The service, which focused on animal welfare and working animals, featured representatives from Medical Detection Dogs, a charity based in Milton Keynes.
The congregation heard how these specially trained dogs can support people with life-threatening health conditions and detect diseases such as cancer through bio-detection.
A cathedral spokesperson explained the importance of the service by saying that it was about “celebrating animals of every kind”.
“We all understand and appreciate the joy and comfort our pets bring us, but this event is also about acknowledging those who care for animals as well the animals who give us support in our daily lives such as therapy dogs, guide dogs, medical detection dogs plus all those animals working alongside the police, armed forces and search and rescue teams,” they said.
The pets and their owners appeared to enjoy the service - with some dogs even joining in during the hymns.
When: 22 Sep 2024
Credit: Keith Heppel/Ely Cathedral/Cover Images
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2024-09-22
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